Sony A77 with Sigma SD10 Comparison

Sony A77 and Sigma SD10 Main Features

  • October, 2011
  • March, 2004
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 3 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • 50 - 16000 ISO
  • 100 - 800 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 1" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • -
  • 143 x 104 x 81 mm, 732g.
  • 152 x 120 x 79 mm, 950g.
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Sony A77 Scores


Imaging score
59
Features score
81
Value for money score
88
Portability score
72
Overall score
76

Sigma SD10 Scores


Imaging score
34
Features score
28
Value for money score
54
Portability score
64
Overall score
36

Sigma SD10 with Sony SLT-A77 Overview


Let's compare Sony SLT-A77 with Sigma SD10. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A77 was released in 2011, and Sigma SD10 in 2004. SLT-A77 is newer, which is a plus. SD10 7 years older. 7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A77 is greater than that of SD10. The difference of 21 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (SD10), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony A77, the maximum ISO is greater by 15200. SLT-A77 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), SD10 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony A77 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 1-inch Fixed screen.
SLT-A77 has electronic viewfinder, and the SD10 doesn’t have. Viewfinder SLT-A77 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, SD10 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony SLT-A77 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General SLT-A77 SD10
Brand Sony Sigma
Model SLT-A77 SD10
Announced October, 2011 March, 2004
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA Bayonet
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 n/a
Number of Lenses 143 76
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 1"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 130k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73 0.77
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 19 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 11
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/6000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Unknown
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 20.7 x 13.8 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 285.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 3 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Max Native ISO 16000 800
Min Native ISO 50 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 1600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 470 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FM500H
Physical
Weight 732 g 950 g
Physical Dimensions 143 x 104 x 81 mm 152 x 120 x 79 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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